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W131 SFS

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

69,992 mi
Last recorded69,992 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 SFS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2022 69,992 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 67,799 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 67,789 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill/floor welds not completed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill/floor welds not completed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 66,532 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 66,257 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 65,225 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 63,827 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 62,218 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 62,218 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 60,800 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 58,492 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 58,490 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 56,404 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 56,404 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 54,668 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 54,665 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 52,962 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 51,623 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 9 Feb 2010 50,208 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 47,716 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 46,485 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 43,342 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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W131 SFS is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2000 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 55,993 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W131 SFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 26 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W131 SFS is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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